The World Tourism Organization defines tourism as people "traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure and not less than 24 hours, business and other purposes."
The two types of tourism are domestic, where one travels within their own country, or international.
The global tourism industry incorporates many different industries such as hotels and holiday rentals, transport, travel companies, and attractions. In 2020, the global tourism industry contributed approximately 4.7 trillion US dollars to global GDP.
After 1.5 years as evacuee housing, northern hotels are reopening for tourism. Deganya Bet and Rosh Pina lead the trend with renovated accommodations ahead of the Passover season.
Gush Etzion is not just another region – it is a cornerstone of our national story. The time to strengthen it is now. Now is the time for Gush Etzion. Let’s seize it.
Analysts at CasiMonka used AI sentiment analysis tools to sift through thousands of online comments from Reddit and Google reviews to identify the world's most underwhelming tourist spots.
Despite security concerns, the government advances tourism: A new tender offers four hotel and commercial complexes in Ein Bokek and Hamei Zohar to double available rooms.
Brask is one of a number of Danes, Germans and more broadly Europeans who are reconsidering travel plans as a result of Trump's actions, according to five travel agents across the continent.
Climbing the temple of Kukulkán has been banned since 2008 to protect its structure and cultural significance, as per INAH's regulations.
Modi'in, Israel's 3rd largest city, lacked hotels since 1996. Now, a new hotel complex in the Azrieli center offers 85 rooms, with prices starting at NIS 765 per couple on weekdays.
In Tirana, visitors can expect the same warm hospitality, as locals are eager to show off their hospitality chops as they welcome foreigners in restaurants, bars, and hotels.
Australian airline Qantas will launch the world’s longest direct flight next year, featuring “anti-jet lag” measures such as lighting designed to help passengers adjust to sleep and wake cycles.
JFNA and Birthright Israel are launching a major effort to send 10,000 Jewish volunteers to Israel in 2025.